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Media, Faith and Politics
The citizens of America are charged by one of the most contentious election years in recent memory. How can we avoid getting swept up in the bickering and politicking and instead maintain a long-term vision for social renewal? New York Times columnist Ross Douthat, known for his sensible reflections on polarizing issues, will share what he believes are the answers. In this special dialogue facilitated by Michael Cromartie, the tables are turned as the journalist sits down for an interview.
Michael Cromartie is Vice President at the Ethics and Public Policy Center and directs both the Evangelicals in Civic Life and Faith Angle Forum programs. He also serves on the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom as an appointment of President George W. Bush. Michael is a senior advisor to the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life, a senior fellow with The Trinity Forum and an adjunct professor at the Reformed Theological Seminary. He is a contributor to First Things, Books and Culture, the Washington Times, The Reformed Journal, Christianity Today, World magazine, and The Presbyterian Journal. Mr. Cromartie regularly contributes his perspective on religion in public life on NPR, NBC, ABC, MSNBC, and BBC Radio among others.
Ross Douthat joined The New York Times as an Op-Ed columnist in April 2009. Previously, he was a senior editor at the Atlantic and a blogger for theatlantic.com. He is the author of "Privilege: Harvard and the Education of the Ruling Class" (Hyperion, 2005) and the co-author, with Reihan Salam, of "Grand New Party: How Republicans Can Win the Working Class and Save the American Dream" (Doubleday, 2008). He is the film critic for National Review. A native of New Haven, Conn., he now lives in Washington, D.C.
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